Katsina Youths Rally in Support of Iran, Rejects Trump and Netanyahu

In a surprising turn of events, youths in Katsina State, Nigeria, have staged a public protest to express their solidarity with Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The demonstrators also used the occasion to denounce U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The protest, which was captured in a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), showed scores of young Nigerians marching through the streets, waving banners and chanting slogans in support of Iran. The event appeared to be organized in reaction to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, which many believe has been exacerbated by U.S. involvement.

One prominent feature of the protest was a large banner bearing the image of Iran’s Supreme Leader, alongside a detailed map of Iran. Interestingly, the same banner showed defaced images of Trump and Netanyahu, with red crosses marked over their faces, symbolizing the youths’ rejection of their roles in the conflict.

The online post featuring the video quickly went viral, attracting thousands of reactions. While some users praised the youths for standing in global solidarity, others questioned the relevance of such protests in Nigeria, especially given the country’s own internal challenges.

As geopolitical tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, the Katsina protest highlights how global conflicts can resonate even in distant parts of the world. It also sparks a broader conversation about youth activism, international alliances, and the impact of foreign policy on local sentiments.See some reactions below:

@AikhueleHope: “Anytime u see a post of this stupidity, be confident there is a spiritual ful”l behind it.”

@Bigguun: “When bandits dey finish them weekly they still get mind to stand with Iran? How about they stand for themselves against the people killing them instead?”

@Sugamite2: “Nigerian Politicians are the luckiest people on earth. I envy them tbh.”

@DangiwaDon: “Some people never know wetin the do dem.”

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